020315 Accession Number: 020315

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This portable generator was used to supply electrical power to the operating theatre and x-ray plant at the 2/4th Australian General Hospital, Tobruk. The electrician is seen regulating the machine.

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Accession Number
020315
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c August 1941
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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